Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Scarborough
Salary
65.00 - 80.00 GBP Daily
Posted
11 Jun 2021
Closes
09 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Part Time
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start Date: June 2021 / Immediately
Salary: GBP65 to GBP80 per day*
GSL Education are recruiting for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work at a Special Needs School in Scarborough. This is a part-time position, and is suitable for experienced teaching assistants, health care assistants, support workers and graduates with a relevant degree.
The School is an inclusive education provider for 2- to 16-year-olds with a range of additional needs. They have over 100 students on roll, with more than 50% of students on the autistic spectrum. With needs varying from moderate to severe, as the ideal candidate, you should:

Have experience communicating via PECs or Makaton.
Be comfortable delivering personal care when required.
Have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to manage challenging situations in a fast-paced environment.
Be an enthusiastic, passionate, and reliable member of staff, with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
Be knowledgeable about special needs and have experience of supporting those with autism.GSL Education are a national, ethical education recruitment provider, that was born out of the creation and development of a number of charities and institutions in the UK and abroad. We are passionate about education and have ethical values which our clients and educators resound with. GSL Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.
As well as the support of the School and senior leadership staff, you will have two consultants on hand to support and guide you through your placement, as well as offering career advice. You will gain access to a variety of additional training courses and have the opportunity to gain experience in a special needs School with links to the wider community.
To apply for the role of Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Scarborough, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit (url removed) to apply online